There are likely only a few people who know more about impact investing than John Goldstein. His firm—Imprint Capital—helped pioneer the field before getting acquired by Goldman Sachs in 2015. Now, John is the head of Goldman’s Sustainable Finance Group, offering him a truly unique perspective on the trillions of dollars needed to finance decarbonization and conservation globally.

In this episode of Invested in Climate, we talk about the work that John does, how investing in climate has evolved in recent years, and why now is the time to invest. If you’re investing in climate or curious about getting started, don’t miss this episode.

In Today’s Episode, we cover:

[2:43] The purpose of the sustainable finance group
[7:44] The clients they serve and the scale they operate at
[9:00] What led John to the position he’s in today
[16:03] Why now is the time to invest in climate
[22:07] Quantifying the impact of investments
[26:49] Why we’re in a new chapter of ESG investing
[31:31] The investment opportunities available
[32:55] Can divestment have an impact?
[34:08] Think like an analyst—not an advocate
[42:43] How everyday people make an impact

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Climate Investing with Goldman Sachs' John Goldstein, Ep #9

In Today’s Episode, we cover:

Resources & People Mentioned

Connect with John Goldstein

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